Archive: 7 February 2003
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Fri, 07 Feb 2003
Caption for photo (Sleman advertorial)
Caption for photo (Sleman advertorial)Some of the facilities and souvenirs in the Sleman regency that make your meetings incentives conferences events (MICE) most memorable: star-rated hotels, sophisticated meeting rooms and unique traditional handicrafts.
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
Police recapture drug suspects
Police recapture drug suspects JAKARTA: Police recaptured on Thursday three suspects released previously by the Tangerang District Court, which concluded in a pretrial hearing that their case files did not contain enough information to continue trial.
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
Islam in Madura and the tradition of violence
Islam in Madura and the tradition of violenceAbdur Rozaki, Contributor, Madura Island, East Java Islam in Indonesia is deeply rooted in local communities and it is therefore impossible to find a common interpretation of the religion in this country of diverse ethnic groups.
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
1. Don't trust the information
1. Don't trust the information 1 X 38 Don't swallow bait of U.S. intelligence Ronan Bennett and Alice Perman Guardian News Service London 2. Kirby -- What's wrong with the school and education system in Indonesia? 1 X 35 Reforming the RI educational system Werner Kiby Entrepreneur Bali 3.
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
Indonesia braced for hard game against Uzbekistan
Indonesia braced for hard game against UzbekistanMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's Davis Cup squad faces an uphill task in its away tie against Uzbekistan in first-round play in Group 1 of the Asia/Oceania Zone, which begins on Friday."It will be a difficult game for the Indonesians.
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
Articles on 'no-voting' questioned
Articles on 'no-voting' questioned JAKARTA: Analysts and politicians rejected on Thursday the inclusion of articles on criminalizing campaigners not exercising voting rights, in the election bill currently being debated by the House.
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
'Central govt not serious about forestry management'
'Central govt not serious about forestry management'Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung, West Java West Java administration officials and politicians lambasted the central government's dualistic policy on forest management, saying the central government was not serious in implementing...
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
Senior councillor held in graft case in Padang
Senior councillor held in graft case in PadangKasparman, The Jakarta Post, Padang, West Sumatra A deputy speaker of the West Sumatra legislative council, Masfar Rasyid, has been detained as a suspect on charges of corruption and abuse of power.
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
Arming of civil servants slammed
Arming of civil servants slammedApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra The Medan administration in North Sumatra drew strong protests on Thursday for equipping its city public order officers with guns, while on duty.
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
S. Arabia warns haj trouble makers
S. Arabia warns haj trouble makers SAUDI ARABIA: Riyadh has warned it will not tolerate any trouble makers at the haj pilgrimage which falls this year amid heightened tension over a looming U.S.-led war against Iraq.
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
Official warns against the use of pirated software
Official warns against the use of pirated softwareM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the enactment date for the law on software piracy draws closer, the government warned consumers and the business community on Thursday against using or selling pirated computer software.
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
Expert finds irregularities in PLN's costs
Expert finds irregularities in PLN's costsA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A noted expert called on Thursday on state electricity company PT PLN to cancel its plan to keep increasing power prices to the level of 7 U.S. cents per kilowatt-hour by 2005, saying the price target was too high.
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
Watchdogs call for standard financial report
Watchdogs call for standard financial reportKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Corruption Watch (ICW) and Transparency International Indonesia (TII) urged the House of Representatives (DPR) on Wednesday to include in the election bill an article that would require political...
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
WFP aid arrives in Banda Aceh
WFP aid arrives in Banda Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Some 10,000 tons of rice from the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) arrived here and will soon be distributed to victims of the 26-year separatist struggle in Aceh.
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
RI caught between Egypt and Australia
RI caught between Egypt and AustraliaFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The local legal system does not allow Indonesia to extradite to Australia an Egyptian charged by the neighboring country with people-smuggling, says Indonesian justice minister.
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
Garuda pilots threaten to strike again
Garuda pilots threaten to strike againArya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Once again, Garuda Indonesia assured the public that it would operate as normal next week, despite a new strike threat made by its pilots after both sides failed to reach an agreement on a pay dispute.
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
The collapse of a school building
The collapse of a school building A 35-year-old elementary school building in Kwitang, Central Jakarta partially collapsed last week, despite renovation work in 1995.No fatalities were reported as the tragedy took place at night.
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
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;JP;sps; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-conversion-ratesRupiah Rates Feb.6 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates Feb.6 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,526.56 4,932.88 5,257.75 5,201.46 Brunei dollar 1 5,382.98 4,806.04 5,121.15 5,067.71 Canadian dollar 1 6,164.
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
49 Filipino fishermen deported
49 Filipino fishermen deported MANADO, North Sulawesi: The North Sulawesi immigration office deported on Thursday 49 Filipino fishermen from Samratulangi Airport in Manado.Manado immigration official Doddy Soesiolo said on Thursday that the fishermen were apprehended on Jan.
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
SriLankan Airlines is pleased to be of service to Indonesia and
SriLankan Airlines is pleased to be of service to Indonesia and has been a longstanding member of the Jakarta community. Our operating schedule has changed over the years but in the year 2000 we took a conscious decision to increase our presence and added 50% more capacity with the introduction of...
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
Reforming the RI educational system
Reforming the RI educational systemWerner Kiby, Entrepreneur, Bali In an increasingly globalized world, Indonesian students and workers must meet international levels of education and labor skills. Even international schools around Indonesia seem to lack consideration that students must improve...
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
1. FLOOD: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12
1. FLOOD: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12 Officials blamed for not issuing flood warning or City officials blamed for not alerting people over floods 2. MODAL: 28 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 32 Jakarta eyes Rp 34T investment 3. SPEAK: 28 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 16 "We have no other choice, but to stay"
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
Crewman of Chinese boat dies
Crewman of Chinese boat dies JAKARTA: A crewman on a Chinese fishing boat was killed when a naval ship opened fire on it off the Papua province on Wednesday, a Navy spokesman said on Thursday.The Navy tried to board the Lau Shin Huan on Wednesday for illegally fishing in Indonesian waters.
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
Government to go ahead with dividing of Papua
Government to go ahead with dividing of PapuaFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Nethy Dhara Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Jayapura Despite strong objections from Papuan officials and religious leaders, the government will go ahead with its decision to divide Papua province into three smaller provinces in...
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
Agribusiness scam hits Lampung, Rp 300b lost
Agribusiness scam hits Lampung, Rp 300b lostOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung, Lampung A huge scam similar to that involving private agribusiness company PT Qurnia Subur Alam Raya (QSAR) in the West Java town of Sukabumi has hit Lampung province.
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
Malaysia to deport illegal workers
Malaysia to deport illegal workers JAKARTA: Malaysia reiterated on Thursday that it would soon deport illegal Indonesian workers, despite pleas for a gradual deportation by Indonesia.Malaysian Ambassador to Indonesia Dato' Mohammad Rastam Isa said here on Thursday that it was the immigration law of...
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
JP/13/WB
JP/13/WBWB urges speedier legal and governance reformsThe Jakarta Post Jakarta World Bank country director Andrew Steer said on Tuesday it was now time for the Indonesian government to take the political resolve it had demonstrated in its sound macroeconomic management and its prompt response to...
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
Stock prices on The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb.6, 2003:
Stock prices on The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb.6, 2003: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
Pesantren, Indonesia's Islamic boarding schools, have been under
Pesantren, Indonesia's Islamic boarding schools, have been under the spotlight since a recent string of terrorist attacks in the country. The Jakarta Post reporters Sri Wahyuni and Damar Harsanto visited a number of pesantren in East Java for a firsthand account of pesantren, Islamic education and...
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
Occupancy rate of shopping centers down
Occupancy rate of shopping centers downSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The occupancy rate for shopping centers in the Greater Jakarta area declined in the forth quarter of 2002, as the market showed some signs of oversupply, consultancy firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) said on Thursday.
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
S'pore police continue to quiz JI suspect
S'pore police continue to quiz JI suspect BATAM, Riau: A Singaporean police team is still questioning Mas Slamet Kastari, believed to be the head of Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) in Singapore, the Tanjung Pinang Police chief said on Thursday.
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
Some of the facilities and souvenirs in the Sleman regency that
Some of the facilities and souvenirs in the Sleman regency that make your MICE most memorable: star-rated hotels, sophisticated meeting rooms and unique traditional handicrafts.
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
Orthodox 'pesantren' evolves to modern school
Orthodox 'pesantren' evolves to modern schoolDamar Harsanto and Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Pesantren, Indonesia's Islamic boarding schools, have been under the spotlight since a recent string of terrorist attacks in the country.
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
Sleman regency: A world-class site for MICE
Sleman regency: A world-class site for MICE With more and more local companies and multinational corporations requiring Meeting Incentive Convention and Exhibition (MICE) facilities, a number of holiday destinations are going out of their way to meet the needs of these companies.
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
U.S. seeks Indonesian's understanding of its war plans
U.S. seeks Indonesian's understanding of its war plansThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The United States appealed on Thursday for Indonesia's "understanding" if it indeed embarked on a course of military action in Iraq to disarm Saddam Hussein's regime of its weapons of mass destruction, as ordered by the...
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
Indonesian Islamic boarding schools shun violence: Hasyim
Indonesian Islamic boarding schools shun violence: Hasyim Pesantren, or Islamic boarding schools, have been under the spotlight since the arrest of a number of suspects in the Bali and Makassar bombings with links to pesantren life.
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
1. SCHOOL: 1 LINE, 38 COUNTS
1. SCHOOL: 1 LINE, 38 COUNTS Orthodox 'pesantren' evolves to modern school 2. MONEY: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS 'Pesantren' struggle to survive financial crux 3. HASYIM: 1 LINE, 45 COUNTS Indonesian Islamic boarding schools shun violence: Hasyim
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
City to use 700 animal inspectors
City to use 700 animal inspectors JAKARTA: The City Husbandry, Fisheries and Maritime Affairs Agency will deploy 700 inspectors to ensure that cattle to be slaughtered during the upcoming Idul Adha holiday are clean and disease-free.
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
b]Boxer dies after being KO-ed: Yohanes Franciscus, knocked
b]Boxer dies after being KO-ed: Yohanes Franciscus, knocked unconscious in a nontitle junior flyweight boxing bout on Tuesday, died on Thursday at 6.55 p.m. at Graha Medica hospital, according to Antara.
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
WiKa to issue Rp200b in bond
WiKa to issue Rp200b in bond JAKARTA: Indonesia's state-owned construction company PT Wijaya Karya, or Wika, will issue up to Rp 200 billion in bonds, the Surabaya Stock Exchange said Thursday.Wika will use 50 percent of the proceeds as working capital, 40 percent to help refinance maturing bonds,...
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
Int'l rights group appeals for leniency for men death row
Int'l rights group appeals for leniency for men death rowThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Human rights group Amnesty International appealed on Thursday to the Indonesian government to spare the lives of six men on death row.
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
Jakarta eyes Rp 34t investment
Jakarta eyes Rp 34t investmentNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite failing to reach its target for approved investment last year, the Jakarta administration is optimistic that greater approved investment will be obtained this year.Last year, Jakarta set a target of Rp 28.
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
1 x 32
1 x 32 Arming of Medan civil servants slammed JP/5/padang2 x 21 Senior councillor held in graft case in Padang JP/5/Hutan2 x 23 'Central govt not serious about forestry management' JP/5/cumb2 x 21 Agribusiness scam hits Lampung, Rp300b lost
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
Govt to introduce stimulus for component makers
Govt to introduce stimulus for component makersRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang The government is considering introducing another stimulus package this year to lure foreign component makers into the country to support the development of the country's manufacturing industries, such as...
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
ADVERTORIAL: SUNDAY - FOCUS
ADVERTORIAL: SUNDAY - FOCUSDome's earlier presence in Indonesia started when it established an outlet in Ratu Plaza, South Jakarta, in 2000. The presence of Dome has won the hearts of cafe enthusiasts as it offers 100 percent Arabica coffee and gourmet food in a cozy, relaxing and comfortable...
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
Campaigns for Papua: Myriad concerns, issues
Campaigns for Papua: Myriad concerns, issuesNeles Tebay, The Jakarta Post, Pontifical University of Urbaniana, Rome It is important to launch a diplomatic approach to the governments of the foreign countries for defending the territorial integrity of Indonesia, including Papua.
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
* Headlines: Govt to go ahead with plan to divide Papua2
* Headlines: Govt to go ahead with plan to divide Papua2 * National:Three students injured in clash with police 4 * Archipelago: Arming of Medan civil servants slammed 5 * Opinion:Reforming the RI educational system7 * City: Officials blamed for not issuing flood warning8 * Sports: Fowler takes...
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
Angkasa Pura II intensifies efforts towards privatization
Angkasa Pura II intensifies efforts towards privatizationThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned airport operator PT Angkasa Pura II expects to spin off the Soekarno-Hatta international airport by the end of this month to clear the way for the privatization of the country's largest airport.
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
E. Java youths promote religious tolerance
E. Java youths promote religious toleranceDamar Harsanto and Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Malang, East Java Its image tainted by the suspected involvement of radical youths in the deadly Bali and Makassar bombings last year, Islam in Indonesia may take consolation in some Muslim youths who have...
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
Woman faces 15 years for fish bombs
Woman faces 15 years for fish bombs BANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: A 45-year old woman, Hamidah, has been charged with assembling bombs that were to be used for fishing and could face 15 years in prison if found guilty.
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
Indonesians' life expectancy among lowest in Southeast Asia
Indonesians' life expectancy among lowest in Southeast Asia Indonesians' life expectancy is among the lowest in Southeast Asia because most cannot afford medical services, a health ministry official said Thursday.
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
Message from Country Manager
Message from Country ManagerSriLankan Airlines is pleased to be of service to Indonesia and has been a longstanding member of the Jakarta community. Our operating schedule has changed over the years but in the year 2000 we took a conscious decision to increase our presence and added 50% more...
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
1. Neles -- Glancing at the Papuan supporting groups in foreign
1. Neles -- Glancing at the Papuan supporting groups in foreign countries 2 X 23 Campaigns for Papua: Myriad concerns, issues Neles Tebay Pontifical University of Urbaniana Rome 2. Dawn2 -- Joining hands across borders 1 X 30 Bridging borders to stop war Zubeida Mustafa The Dawn Karachi
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
UNHCR clarifies
UNHCR clarifies The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Regional Office in Jakarta would like to clarify a number of inaccuracies published in The Jakarta Post on Jan. 29 and Jan. 31 on the role of UNHCR regarding Iraqi asylum seekers in Indonesia.
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
Petrokimia crashes at home to PSM
Petrokimia crashes at home to PSMThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Defending champ Petrokimia Gresik lost 2-1 at home to PSM Makassar in their Indonesian soccer league match in Gresik, East Java, on Thursday.Brazilian Rodrigo Santos put the home side in front in the 25th minute, but PSM responded three...
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
'We have no other choice, but to stay'
'We have no other choice, but to stay' The National Meteorology and Geophysics Agency (BMG) has forecasted that heavy rains will pour down on the city until Feb. 25. Massive flooding, like last year's, might hit the city again, it said.
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
Foreign policy initiatives strengthen appeal for peace
Foreign policy initiatives strengthen appeal for peaceBantarto Bandoro, Editor, 'The Indonesian Quarterly', Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Jakarta, bandoro@csis.or.id Changes in Indonesia's external environment do stimulate changes in our foreign policy, though the...
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
Wildlife smuggling
Wildlife smugglingFrom Media IndonesiaIn connection with the foiled attempt to smuggled out hundreds of protected animals through Jakarta's Soekarto-Hatta airport, ProFauna Indonesia, an independent wildlife protection organization, wishes to convey the following statement: * The recent smuggling...
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
Baby crocodile caught in Matraman
Baby crocodile caught in Matraman Agus, a resident of Matraman Dalam III neighborhood unit in Matraman, Central Jakarta, shows off a 1.4 meter baby crocodile (photo above) caught from the nearby Ciliwung River.
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
'Govt's election model needs modification'
'Govt's election model needs modification'Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The electoral system outlined by the government is considered the most applicable for the 2004 elections, although modifications are needed to enable voters to clearly understand the new scheme, experts say.
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
Akbar installs 13 legislators
Akbar installs 13 legislators JAKARTA: Defying a ruling from the State Administrative Court (PTUN) to delay the inauguration, House Speaker Akbar Tandjung installed on Thursday 13 House members as part of the so-called interim replacement.
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
'Pesantren' struggles to survive financial crux
'Pesantren' struggles to survive financial cruxDamar Harsanto and Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Gresik, East Java Pesantren (Islamic boarding schools) have from the very beginning primarily performed a religious mission, which is to disseminate Islam through education, with little thought of...
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
1. AVVER: 1 LINE, 35 COUNS
1. AVVER: 1 LINE, 35 COUNS E. Java youths promote religious tolerance 2. VIOLENCE: 1 LINE, 45 COUNTS Islam in Madura and the tradition of violence
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, Pebruari 7, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, Pebruari 7, 2003 Exhibitions* Painting, Donated Prize Winning Paintings by children in aid of Downsyndrome fund, 100 percent proceeds to charity, at Gallery Cafe Linggar, Jl. Kemang Timur No. 36, South Jakarta, (Tel. 021- 71790008), until Feb. 20, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m..
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
Ria Latifa banks on common sense
Ria Latifa banks on common senseKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislator Dwi Ria Latifa was nobody until September last year when she initiated a motion of no-confidence in House Speaker Akbar Tandjung who had been convicted of misusing Rp 40 billion belonging to the State Logistics...
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
Three students wounded in clash near Mega's house
Three students wounded in clash near Mega's houseZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Three students were injured when thousands of student protesters clashed with police about 300 meters away from President Megawati Soekarnoputri's official residence on Jl.
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
More inspection, not war, should follow U.S. report: RI
More inspection, not war, should follow U.S. report: RIThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fresh suspicions fanned by a United States report over Iraq's alleged hidden weapons of mass destruction should be used as case for intensified United Nations inspections, not war, Indonesia said on Thursday.
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
Officials blamed for not issuing flood warning
Officials blamed for not issuing flood warningThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Floodwaters, which had inundated the city for the past two days, receded on Thursday while Governor Sutiyoso held the first flood meeting, during which he blamed the city officials concerned for their failure to give early...
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
rta. The presence of Dome has won the heart of caf enthusiasts as it offers 100 percent Arabica coffee in a cozy, relaxing and
rta. The presence of Dome has won the heart of caf enthusiasts as it offers 100 percent Arabica coffee in a cozy, relaxing and comfortable atmosphere. The growing interest among young executives in having coffee, lunch or dinner at Dome has prompted the management to set up other outlets in Jakarta...
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
House closer to approving labor bill
House closer to approving labor billMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House special committee in charge of deliberating the labor bill has reached an agreement on crucial issues including the recognition of the right of workers to strike, the existence of temporary workers and...
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
Stock prices on The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb.6, 2003:
Stock prices on The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb.6, 2003: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
RI's life expectancy lowest in ASEAN
RI's life expectancy lowest in ASEAN JAKARTA: Indonesia's life expectancy rated the lowest among members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), as most Indonesians could not afford medical services, an official at the Ministry of Health said here Thursday.
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
Governor and
Governor and the council From Warta Kota In the last few weeks, I have carefully followed reports about "the benefits" that Governor Sutiyoso and members of the Jakarta City Council enjoy. Sutiyoso has even promised to give up all of the facilities he enjoys.
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
IBRA launches Rp 76t bad loan sale
IBRA launches Rp 76t bad loan saleDow Jones, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency, or IBRA, has opened bidding for its sale of bad loans worth a nominal Rp 76 trillion (about US$830 million), which it took over from the banking system after the 1997-98 Asian financial crisisIBRA said in...